Energy is my second home and a great place to build a community. This is not just a gym but it's a…read morefamily everyone has amazing vibes and is so welcoming. No matter what the goals are, Coach Chris is willing to help and every day has something different. Coach Felipe has helped build my Muay Thai career since day one and is amazing on technique. I went to another gym before and was not as excited to come because it felt repetitive, not as clean and the people were more aggressive. After coming to Energy and meeting such amazing people, I have become so active and excited to come. I was very shy but the good people that come to the gym have become a second family to me which makes me feel so proud and glad to come and work out. The membership is so worth it, you'll have 24/7 access to the gym and it is clean as well. I never thought I would love Muay Thai as much as I do. In fact I was very intimidated at first but when I first learned my life changed feeling more confident mentally and emotionally. They also offer coaching for competitions, BJJ, MMA, circuits/strength training, etc. My main goals is to get better technically at Muay Thai and lose weight and I'm so proud of my progress and can't wait to continue! Many thanks to coach Chris and Felipe!

I was looking for a yoga studio in Somerville and stumbled upon Mota. This studio is above Bloc…read moreCafe, right in the heart of Union Square. I've been to two classes so far with two different instructors and enjoyed them both. The hot yoga class is set at a perfect temperature - you can feel the heat, but it doesn't distract you from your movements or flow. Everyone here (members included) have been really nice and the studio has a very welcoming atmosphere. I get really nervous going to new gyms or studios, but the second I stepped into this studio, all of that nervousness dissipated. They had a special rate ($55 for 1 month) during the summer, but I'm not sure that's offered year round. I believe they have new member pricing for anyone who is interested in trying out the studio for a couple weeks before committing to a membership. Most people bring their own mats, but they have some mats available at the studio if you don't have one/forget it. Recommend!

Wonderful staff and classes. I bring everyone here :) website/app signup can be tricky but it's…read moreworth it!

Extremely unprofessional. Phone number is out of service. I had to contact via Instagram to cancel…read moremy membership. Then after finally responding and supposedly cancelling, I've just gotten another charge. Will be reporting to my credit card company as fraud.

Amazing class today led by Justin! Every muscle in my body is sore - this class kicked my butt!…read more Justin was a great instructor, he pushed us hard but was super positive the whole time. Despite my sore muscles, I'll be back!

Perhaps the only authentic Tai Chi Chuan school in New England. Vincent and his brother Gordon…read moredeliver excellent one on one instruction in an old rustic loft space in china town, which is somehow exactly where you would expect to find the real thing. If you're serious about learning Tai Chi, look no further. Vincent is an accomplished master that has attained high proficiency in his art through a life time of study, and direct lineage in Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan. He is has been featured in several magazine articles, been published, and travels all the around the world to give seminars. The students at Gin Soon are very open and friendly, ranging from blue collar workers to college professors. I for one am always a little worried about walking into a situation like and finding myself to be an ethnic minority, or in the middle of a Star Trek convention. Fortunately that was not the case here.

CW TKD's youth program is fantastic. Our daughter has been going for about 2 years now (now in the…read morelevel 2 classes), and is always excited to go. The curriculum is age appropriate, and the instructors are extremely attentive and responsive to kid's needs and level. I also really love that their teaching model has mentorship built in: senior youth students (black and near black belts) are always present as assistant instructors to support classes, which makes kids get individualized attention even if it's a large class. There can sometimes be a bit of a delay when communicating via email, but they always respond and are very accommodating.

CW is an awesome not-for-profit TKD club…read more 2 principle factors that make it A#1: great people, great instructors (active competitively at the local, national, international level) who enthusiastically share and spread their love for taekwondo.

First, this address on Salem Street is incorrect. Apparently this school closed years ago. It is…read morenow located in Somerville in a gym. Next, I've gone to a lot of different tai chi classes over the years, and this was not traditional at all. It was in a room where people were practicing martial arts, so there was a lot of grunting and fast movements as well as a few collisions as I was standing, trying to do tai chi. If you're OK with that sort of chaos, it might be entertaining to you, but don't expect anything traditional. I did however appreciate that they found a teacher for me, even though I was almost a half hour late after hunting for the correct location. That was nice.

If you're looking for a movement method that will keep you in shape, keep you motivated, give you a…read moremoment of peace in an otherwise hectic life, and give you incredible new skills, this is the place for you. Oom Yung Doe combines movement and meditation in a balance to create individualized programs for each and every student. The instructors are very knowledgable and give individualized attention, as well as are flexible in their schedules. Not only are there classes every weekday in the afternoon and evening, plus on Saturdays, but more than once, when I could not make it in for a class, an instructor has moved his schedule around so I could come in. If you are dedicated to the school, the school will be dedicated to you. Movement-wise, students study forms in eight different types and styles of martial arts, including many different weapons. While there is not an emphasis put on sparring, there are frequent self-defense portions of class so that students can defend themselves if faced with a bad situation. Students are also taught movements to help in medical issues they might have coming in, or to help prevent issues from coming up in the future. I have never been in better shape in my life. On top of it all, the school puts an emphasis on helping others in your every day life. While the message can get repetitive, it is always a good reminder that while you are helping yourself, you can always spend a little extra effort to help a fellow human being. Overall, I would highly recommend this school.

Fantastic school! Extremely knowledgeable, detail oriented, nationally recognized 10th degree…read moregrand master instructor with primary focus on continuously learning and improving techniques and their practical application. Forms and katas, self defense, weapons training, and much more. I attended for almost a decade. It definitely changed my life. I highly recommend. Thanks so much Shihan Nesta!

I have studied Martial Arts at a number of different studies, and have had the opportunity to work…read morewith a number of different teachers from all over the US. Shihan Nesta is the real deal. He has decades of experience, and is recognized internationally as one of the best. He will take you through traditional training methods, as well as practical training. He has a great understanding of how to avoid injury, which makes your practice more of a lifetime endeavor. He is excellent with the little ones, as well as adults. He provides opportunities for kids to start to learn to teach, if they stick with it long enough. When my son wanted to learn martial arts, I used my experience to check out many local places. Many had issues of being too focused on tournaments, or promoting folks too easily, or not allowing for differently abled folks to be in the same class. I found Shihan's studio, and it was the perfect fit for my family. He is an excellent teacher.

HOT HOT HOT HELLA HOT IN A GOOD WAY... I suggest bringing a partner to dance with- even if you're…read morejust *friends* (I see you, @ParisHilton!)

Very enjoyable Bachata lesson and pleasant, inclusive dance party. Check if out if you are curious…read moreabout bachata.